With addiction, there’s always the risk of possible overdose or injury. What is sometimes overlooked is an underlying issue, and in some cases it is…
At the height of their addiction, a person may be consuming upwards of half their caloric needs in alcohol alone. This can lead to malnutrition,…
College years are universally deemed as a time of personal exploration for young adults. The transition away from family life in the home to living…
Internet addiction has many names: compulsive Internet use (CIU), problematic computer use or Internet addiction disorder. The DSM-5 calls this disorder “Gaming Disorder” when describing…
Technology is changing the way we look at drug and alcohol abuse. Long gone are the days of seeing addiction as a weakness of willpower…
In recent years, there has been much more awareness of the differences between men and women with substance abuse disorders. In the past, most research…
Sleep is important to a person’s overall well-being. According to Psychology Today, “One in three American adults don’t get enough sleep. Though Johns Hopkins Medicine…
Anyone who has ever been addicted knows first-hand what addiction is like. It’s like living in hell. It’s like being imprisoned by your own obsessive…
When it comes to getting help and addiction recovery, it can be hard to make the choice to do so because of fear of missed…
“Creativity takes courage.” ~ Henri Matisse Creativity isn’t a talent only a special few people are born with. It’s not an innate, genetic trait but…
